HC Deb 23 February 1932 vol 262 c199
32. Mr. DREWE

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he can state the number of liquid eggs imported during the year 1931, giving the countries of origin?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

I am unable to state the number of liquid eggs imported into the United Kingdom during 1931, but the total weight of liquid or frozen eggs, not in shell, was 775,388 cwts., about 99 per cent. of which was consigned from China.

Mr. DREWE

Is the right hon. Gentleman satisfied that they conform to a reasonable standard of purity?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

That is not the business of the Board of Trade but of the Ministry of Health.